verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Examples of verification in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nacha's account verification rule is now in force, requiring stronger validation of bank account details before processing ACH transactions. — Ivaylo Bozoukov, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

The process can be slow, with mail-in ballots requiring signature verification and tabulation. — Phillip M. Bailey, USA Today, 22 July 2026

The agreement is not expected to include the International Atomic Energy Agency 's Additional Protocol, which would allow for more monitoring, inspections and verification, according to one of the people familiar with the decision. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Hyperscalers like Microsoft , Alphabet and Amazon could use such an acquisition to integrate identify verification across their technology platforms but antitrust concerns could make such a deal unlikely. — Justin Zacks, CNBC, 21 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Medieval Latin vērificātiōn-, vērificātiō, from vērificāre "to verify" + Latin -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of action nouns

First Known Use

1523, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for verification

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Kids Definition

verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

: the act or process of verifying : the state of being verified

Legal Definition

verification

noun

ver·​i·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌver-ə-fə-ˈkā-shən 

1

: an act or process of verifying

2

: a sworn statement of truth or correctness

submitted a verification signed by the defendant with the petition